Articles filed under Sports Types
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Nicol, Boomers rally past SlammersJul 19, 2026 4:47 pm - The Schaumburg Boomers beat the Joliet Slammers 5-4 on Sunday.
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The World Cup final awaits, with Messi and defending champion Argentina set to face SpainJul 18, 2026 9:39 pm - EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Lionel Messi rarely loses. Spain never loses. That's been how things have worked in recent years, anyway. Soccer's best player and soccer's domina...
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Spain vs. Argentina World Cup final a very high-priced ticket to watch Messi and YamalJul 18, 2026 9:25 pm - EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Anyone looking for a last-minute ticket to see Lionel Messi and Argentina face off against Lamine Yamal and Spain in the World Cup final should be...
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Saka’s hat trick lifts England past Mbappé and France 6-4 in wild World Cup third-place gameJul 18, 2026 7:07 pm - Bukayo Saka scored three goals to lead England to a 6-4 win over France for third place in the World Cup, while Kylian Mbappé surpassed Lionel Messi's career tournament scoring record and took the lead in the Golden Boot race with a pair of second-half goals on Saturday.
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Scottie Scheffler’s hopes for another British Open are hurt by a lack of birdiesJul 18, 2026 5:24 pm - Scottie Scheffler rapped an 8-foot birdie putt on the 17th hole and gave a fist pump, which about summed up a third straight day for the defending British Open champion.
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NFL players advocate for natural grass playing surfaces after World Cup: ‘Worth the cost’Jul 18, 2026 9:24 am - As the World Cup winds down ahead of Sunday’s final, NFL players are taking to social media to express their desire to play on the type of natural grass fields the tourna...
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3 ways the Chicago Blackhawks could address Connor Bedard’s absence — including a Patrick Kane returnJul 18, 2026 8:30 am - In their end-of-season interviews after a 29-39-14 finish, the Chicago Blackhawks made one thing clear about the 2026-27 season. “Playoffs are the expectation — we’re not...
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O’Donnell: Roots of Landon Thome more ‘feel good’ for spirit of ’26 SoxJul 18, 2026 8:30 am - BILL VEECK, TWICE THE PRINCIPAL OWNER OF THE WHITE SOX, was fond of saying that the greatest gift a father can give his son is a good name. That's why baseball fans from ...
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Schwarz: When will the United States play in a World Cup final? That’s difficult to sayJul 18, 2026 8:30 am - As we watch Spain and Argentina play Sunday afternoon in the World Cup final, don’t be afraid to dream of the day the United States plays for that golden trophy. But reme...
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One to the chin: Odd bounce, bloodied mouth ruin Cubs’ second-half openerJul 17, 2026 11:12 pm - The Cubs put runners on base early, but their second half got off to a terrible start with a 5-2 loss to Minnesota on Friday at Wrigley Field.